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Spate of bird deaths in canal under investigation

Investigation underway into bird deaths in West London, with conflicting views on the cause: pollution or avian flu.

Avian flu, heat caused 'sudden rise' in Central California dairy cow deaths. What's next?

California's dairy industry faces significant challenges due to a combined attack from avian flu and extreme heat, resulting in higher cow mortality.
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1 month ago
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What's next for avian flu? Genetic tests of California farmworkers could reveal viral evolution

Federal scientists are studying H5N1 in California dairy workers for dangerous mutations that could enhance its transmission to humans.

Forgotten epidemic: with over 280 million birds dead how is the avian flu outbreak evolving?

The H5N1 avian flu outbreak has caused immense biodiversity loss, affecting millions of birds and mammals globally. Immediate monitoring is crucial.

Has the next pandemic already started?

The world needs to urgently prepare for a potential avian flu pandemic.

Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virus

H5N1 avian flu outbreak raises concerns due to high pathogenicity in animals and potential transmission to humans.

Canada expanding surveillance, testing milk for H5N1 avian flu amid U.S. dairy cattle outbreak | CBC News

Canada is expanding surveillance for H5N1 in dairy cattle and will test milk from store shelves for viral fragments, reassuring public safety through pasteurization effectiveness.

Avian flu said to hit over 40 cattle at Minnesota farm: only a matter of time'

Confirmation of avian flu in Minnesota cattle herd; quarantine and disposal measures enacted to contain spread.

What's next for avian flu? Genetic tests of California farmworkers could reveal viral evolution

Federal scientists are studying H5N1 in California dairy workers for dangerous mutations that could enhance its transmission to humans.

Forgotten epidemic: with over 280 million birds dead how is the avian flu outbreak evolving?

The H5N1 avian flu outbreak has caused immense biodiversity loss, affecting millions of birds and mammals globally. Immediate monitoring is crucial.

Has the next pandemic already started?

The world needs to urgently prepare for a potential avian flu pandemic.

Should you be worried about bird flu? Here are 5 things to know about the virus

H5N1 avian flu outbreak raises concerns due to high pathogenicity in animals and potential transmission to humans.

Canada expanding surveillance, testing milk for H5N1 avian flu amid U.S. dairy cattle outbreak | CBC News

Canada is expanding surveillance for H5N1 in dairy cattle and will test milk from store shelves for viral fragments, reassuring public safety through pasteurization effectiveness.

Avian flu said to hit over 40 cattle at Minnesota farm: only a matter of time'

Confirmation of avian flu in Minnesota cattle herd; quarantine and disposal measures enacted to contain spread.
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A Third Person in the U.S. Has Bird Flu. This Time, It's Different

A third dairy worker in the U.S. tested positive for bird flu, with respiratory symptoms, different from the previous cases with eye discharge.
CDC monitoring avian flu spread from cows to humans, highlighting the importance of protective measures for workers in contact with animals.
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A 3rd human case of bird flu detected, this one with respiratory symptoms

Direct exposure to infected livestock poses a risk to humans in the U.S. avian flu outbreak.
from The Atlantic
5 months ago

Cows Have Almost Certainly Infected More Than Two People With Bird Flu

Protecting dairy workers from further spread is crucial to containing the outbreak.
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5 months ago

The chicken and egg problem of fighting another flu pandemic

Using fertilized hen eggs for flu vaccine production remains a concern during potential pandemics.

A 3rd human case of bird flu detected, this one with respiratory symptoms

Direct exposure to infected livestock poses a risk to humans in the U.S. avian flu outbreak.

Cows Have Almost Certainly Infected More Than Two People With Bird Flu

Protecting dairy workers from further spread is crucial to containing the outbreak.

The chicken and egg problem of fighting another flu pandemic

Using fertilized hen eggs for flu vaccine production remains a concern during potential pandemics.
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Sen. Gillibrand, health experts urge White House to share info on Avian flu

Senator Gillibrand urges White House for coordination on Avian Flu outbreak.

The Bird-Flu Host We Should Worry About

Pigs hosting flu viruses can pose a significant risk for human transmission.

Bird flu strain found in US cows flown to UK lab for testing

Avian flu variant H5N1 in US sent to UK lab for study on cattle infections.
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How dairy production is changing in response to avian flu

New measures aim to stop avian flu spread among dairy cows, including testing herds before interstate travel.

How Bird Flu Is Shaping People's Lives

The current avian flu outbreak in North America is the largest and most deadly for nonhuman animals, raising concerns about the risk of human infection and food safety.

How dairy production is changing in response to avian flu

New measures aim to stop avian flu spread among dairy cows, including testing herds before interstate travel.

How Bird Flu Is Shaping People's Lives

The current avian flu outbreak in North America is the largest and most deadly for nonhuman animals, raising concerns about the risk of human infection and food safety.
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Bird flu's disturbing new turn into cattle are California herds safe?

Health officials are monitoring avian flu jumping to cattle, emphasizing low public health risk but highlighting concerns of virus spread and mutation potential.

Largest U.S. egg producer detects bird flu at Texas plant

Cal-Maine Foods halted Texas plant due to bird flu in chickens.
Avian flu cases rising among U.S. farm animals in recent weeks.
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Second reported case of bird flu in a person in the US confirmed

A person who had direct contact with dairy cattle tested positive for avian flu in Texas, the first case linked to dairy cattle in the US.
The risk for the general public remains low, and health authorities are monitoring the situation with continued surveillance and preparedness efforts.

Live poultry markets may be source of bird flu virus in San Francisco wastewater

Live bird markets in San Francisco suspected as potential source of bird flu virus in area wastewater samples.

Second reported case of bird flu in a person in the US confirmed

A person who had direct contact with dairy cattle tested positive for avian flu in Texas, the first case linked to dairy cattle in the US.
The risk for the general public remains low, and health authorities are monitoring the situation with continued surveillance and preparedness efforts.

Live poultry markets may be source of bird flu virus in San Francisco wastewater

Live bird markets in San Francisco suspected as potential source of bird flu virus in area wastewater samples.
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California poultry farmers are seeing a spike in avian flu, forcing millions of birds to be destroyed

Poultry farmers in Sonoma County, California are facing the potential shutdown of their businesses due to an outbreak of avian flu.
Restaurants and wholesalers in the region are experiencing a dwindling supply of poultry as a result of the outbreak.

Thailand beat avian flu 20 years ago. What can we learn from their strategies?

The avian flu outbreak in the US poses a serious threat with potential cross-species transmission and the past experience in Thailand shows the severity of such outbreaks.

California poultry farmers are seeing a spike in avian flu, forcing millions of birds to be destroyed

Poultry farmers in Sonoma County, California are facing the potential shutdown of their businesses due to an outbreak of avian flu.
Restaurants and wholesalers in the region are experiencing a dwindling supply of poultry as a result of the outbreak.

Thailand beat avian flu 20 years ago. What can we learn from their strategies?

The avian flu outbreak in the US poses a serious threat with potential cross-species transmission and the past experience in Thailand shows the severity of such outbreaks.
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La gripe aviar esta infectando a los gatos. Y a unos cuantos perros

A recent outbreak of avian flu in dairy cows has spread to cats, infecting at least 21 across nine states, signaling a new concern for the virus.

Will California remember the lessons of the COVID health emergency?

California is storing a significant amount of medical supplies in secret warehouses to be better prepared for future health crises.

Companies Handle Surging Covid Rates as Health Officials Worry More About Bird Flu

Businesses implementing pandemic lessons to handle rising infections; Health officials concerned about spiking cases of avian flu.

Human bird flu infection confirmed in India amid concern over avian flu outbreaks in U.S. farm animals

India reports second-ever human avian flu case, H9N2 virus infects a 4-year-old child in West Bengal.
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